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Hyundai Secures Impressive 1-2 Finish At Mid-Ohio, Strengthening Championship Position
Hyundai Motor America celebrated a significant achievement at the 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The team secured a 1-2 finish at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio, marking their fourth consecutive victory this season. Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker led the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR to victory, dominating with 111 laps in first place.
The race began with Hyundai cars prominently positioned at the front. Filippi and Gottsacker started in second, while Eric Powell and Tyler Gonzalez in the No. 99 car were third. Mark Wilkins and Bryson Morris in the No. 33 car began in fourth place. The No. 99 quickly advanced to lead within ten minutes.
Despite an early tire puncture for the No. 33 car, Hyundai's teams showed resilience. The No. 98 team moved into second place early on, setting up their eventual win. Multiple caution periods kept competitors close during the first hour, including a double full-course yellow.
By the three-hour mark, the No. 98 had taken control of the race, with the No. 99 holding third place and Madison Aust and Suellio Almeida in the No. 9 moving into fourth position. As time progressed, Filippi and Gottsacker maintained their lead.
The final hour saw Denis Dupont and Preston Brown drive from eleventh to second place in the No. 76 car, securing a valuable finish for Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA). Wilkins and Morris recovered to finish fourth after their initial setback.
Lance Bergstein and Jon Miller made notable progress, climbing from thirteenth to fifth place in their No. 18 entry. Meanwhile, Aust and Almeida gained two spots to secure sixth place by race end.
Hyundai's Championship Lead
This victory continues Hyundai's winning streak following successes at Daytona, Sebring, and Laguna Seca. Their consistent performance has solidified their lead in the IMPC Manufacturers’ Championship as they aim for more victories this season.
The top-finishing Hyundai was Filippi and Gottsacker's No. 98 Elantra N TCR, which also qualified second for Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb Agajanian.
{TABLE_1}Charitable Contributions
Hyundai Hope On Wheels pledged $100 per lap led by a Hyundai Elantra N TCR this season for charity donations. Following Mid-Ohio's race, $14,500 will be donated to Advent Health Central Florida Hospital due to leading 145 laps.
Filippi and Gottsacker led most laps with their win; Brown and Dupont contributed two laps each from BHA entries, while Gonzalez and Powell led thirty laps for Victor Gonzalez Racing.
Hyundai Motor America's Impact
Hyundai Motor America provides a diverse range of vehicles to U.S consumers while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s vision of Progress for Humanity. Their operations include headquarters in California and manufacturing plants like Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
The company’s activities contribute significantly to the U.S economy through job creation and economic impact valued at $20.1 billion annually according to reports.
This remarkable performance at Mid-Ohio underscores Hyundai's commitment to excellence both on track and off it through charitable initiatives like Hope On Wheels.
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